CEO + Founder, NemertesFocuses on: Innovation, emerging technologies; quantum computing, networking, sensing, and cryptography; cybersecurity# Engineer.Implemented free-space laser error-correcting coding technology at The Johns Hopkins University. Developed liquid-argon calorimeter and used Monte Carlo simulation for detection system design for particle physics experiments at the University of Rochester. Designed speech-synthesis hardware for Digitus Corp. Wrote embedded systems software for financial security systems for Mosler Security Systems. Developed and ran lab-testing programs for Data Communications Magazine and Greenwich Technology Corporation.# Researcher.PhD program for particle physics at the University of Rochester. Ran the Global Networking Strategies Service at the META Group, a global research and advisory firm. Leads research strategy at Nemertes.# Adventurer.Traveled across Europe as a college student during the Cold War. Thru-hiked the 100 mile West Highland Way in Scotland. Kayak circumnavigations of Manhattan (30+ times) Staten Island (4 times) and Long Island once. Solo kayak camped for 8 days in 10,000 Islands and for a 3-day, 100 mile kayak trip from Hudson to Yonkers. Completed 300 mile Everglades Challenge unsupported sea race twice (by kayak and inflatable sailboat). During Covid-19 sheltered at sea on a 27 foot trimaran (Corsair-27). Kayaked 50 miles down the Chesapeake Bay for a slice of Smith Island cake. # Storyteller.Articles and reports on technology cited or published in: Defense Tactical Information Center (DTIC), IEEE Spectrum, Naval Postgraduate School (Monterey, California), Wall Street Technology Association (WSTA), *Data Communications Magazine, Business Communications Review, Electronic Design Magazine, PC Today, Computer World, Network World,* and *TechTarget*. Currently has roughly 30,000 subscribers for videos, webinars, and written pieces on BrightTalk, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Co-hosts the popular *Heavy Strategy* and *Network Break* podcasts and *Enterprise AI: Hot Takes* video series.  Sold science fiction novel and short story.# Credentials:BSEE The Johns Hopkins University; PhD program in Physics, University of Rochester; Design Engineer at Digitus Corp and Mosler Security Systems; Senior Technology Editor, Data Communications Magazine; Service Director at the META Group; CTO at Greenwich Technology Partners.